WBCS.LIVE practice question

Should the number of holidays of government employees be reduced? Argument: 1. Yes: Our government employees are having the maximum number of holidays among countries of the world. 2. Yes: It is a sign of British legacy which should be carried forward. 3. Yes: It will speed up work and all pending jobs can be completed well in time. 4. No: Employees must be given ample spare time to spend with family.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Only ‘1’ and ‘3’ are strong.
  2. Only ‘1’, ‘2’ and ‘3’ are strong.
  3. Only ‘2’ is strong.
  4. None is strong.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Only ‘1’ and ‘3’ are strong.

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Only ‘1’ and ‘3’ are strong. 📚 Explanation: Argument 1 is strong because it uses a global comparison to justify a policy change. Argument 3 is also strong as it highlights the practical benefit of increased efficiency and faster work completion. Argument 2 is weak because following a legacy just for the sake of it is not a logical reason for policy. Argument 4 is a valid social concern but does not outweigh the economic and administrative strength of 1 and 3 in this context.